Paderborn, Germany - A ride on the oldest stretches of New York's subway is no further away than a quick trip to the video game store, thanks to World of Subways - a new simulator program.

The game allows players to manoeuvre between New York City and New Jersey, picking up passengers along the way. Publisher Aerosoft says the program will win people over with its realism: slow motion is used to convey the sensation of movement. The three-dimensional cockpit starts vibrating at high speeds.

The program's creators do not intend stopping at New York. A series is planned focusing on the world's most interesting subway stretches.

The game is available in stores for 29.99 euros (40 dollars) (dpa)